*Natalie*
As the plane touches down on the private airstrip nestled in the shadow of verdant mountains, my heart races with anticipation. Levi, ever the protector, holds my hand, his touch both reassuring and electric. The door opens, and a rush of fresh, pine-scented air fills my lungs, grounding me in the reality of the moment. I'm finally home, back to a life I feared was lost forever.
Levi helps me down the steps, his presence a towering fortress of strength. As my feet touch the ground, I see them… my parents, their faces etched with worry and relief, and Josh, my little boy, his eyes scanning the crowd until they find mine.
“Mommy!” His voice, a sweet melody, pierces through the cool air, and in a heartbeat, he's in my arms, his small body fitting perfectly against mine. Tears blu
